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Gun Owner Privacy: Immediate Data Destruction After Background Checks

This act aims to protect the privacy of legal gun owners. It mandates the immediate destruction of all information collected during background checks if a person is not prohibited from owning a firearm. Citizens can sue the government if their data is not deleted and receive damages.
Key points
All information collected during firearm background checks must be immediately destroyed if the person is not prohibited from owning a firearm.
Prohibits the collection of any tax or fee for the background check process.
Citizens can sue the government in federal court if their data is not destroyed and receive damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees.
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Print number: 117_HR_1132
Sponsor: Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]
Process start date: 2021-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Gun Owner Privacy Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1132.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All information collected during firearm background checks must be immediately destroyed if the person is not prohibited from owning a firearm.
  • Prohibits the collection of any tax or fee for the background check process.
  • Citizens can sue the government in federal court if their data is not destroyed and receive damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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